مواظب خودت باش
movazebe khodet bash
To say "be safe" in Persian, use مواظب خودت باش (movazebe khodet bash).
This phrase is used to tell someone to take care of themselves when saying goodbye.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase مواظب خودت باش literally means 'be careful of yourself'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite or formal version of the phrase is expressed as مواظب خودتان باشید.
How do you pronounce it?
movazebe khodet bash
Did you know?
- When using this phrase, your choice between خودت and خودتان is not just about politeness, but also about the level of intimacy. Using the formal version with a very close friend can actually feel strangely cold or distant.
- The word مواظب is actually an Arabic loanword that has been fully integrated into Persian. It serves as a formal way to express the concept of being watchful or attentive.
- While مواظب خودت باش means 'be safe', it can also be used as a subtle warning if someone is behaving recklessly.
Examples in context
- به سلامتی برسیReach your destination safely.
- مواظب خودت باش.movāzeb khodet bāsh.Be safe.
- خداحافظ، مواظب خودت باش.khodāhāfez, movāzeb khodet bāsh.Goodbye, be safe.
- برو، ولی مواظب خودت باش.boro, vali movāzeb khodet bāsh.Go, but be safe.
Example conversation
Ali is leaving Zahra at her house.
- علی Aliمن دیگه باید برم.man dige bāyad beram.I have to go now.
- زهرا Zahraباشه، مواظب خودت باش علی.bāshe, movāzeb khodet bāsh Ali.Okay, be safe Ali.
- علی Aliممنون، تو هم مواظب خودت باش.mamnun, to ham movāzeb khodet bāsh.Thanks, you be safe too.
- زهرا Zahraخداحافظ.khodāhāfez.Goodbye.
